SJEC Student bags First Place in National Junior Classic Powerlifting Championship

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Mr Aren Joy Feandes, a third-year student of Electronics and Communication Engineering of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, brought laurels to the college by winning First Place in National Junior Classic Powerlifting Championship held at Alappuzha, Kerala from 9 to 13 April 2022. He created national records by lifting Squat 230 kg, and Dead Lift 283 kg amassing a total weight of 653 kg. Alongside writing 3 national records, he also lifted a 140 kg Bench Press during the event.

Mr Aren, son of Mr Jude David Feandes and Mrs Anandi Diana Feandes, entered sports at a very young age and has 6 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Silver Medals to his credit in various State, National and Inteational level championships.

In 2019, Mr Aren won Gold Medal in Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship held in Kazakhstan. In 2021, he has represented India, and secured 6 th Place in World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championship held at Halmstad, Sweden.

St Joseph Engineering College is proud of his achievements and congratulates Mr Aren on his outstanding efforts.